Organic farm school - learn practical skills

Learn how to grow your own food, rear animals and cook. The courses cater to all skill levels and provide the opportunity to learn from organic farmers with personal experience - from a one-day basic introduction to more professional expertise - in bee-keeping, chicken keeping, vegetable growing, willow weaving, hedge laying and many others.

Whether you want to skill-up and make that step towards making your life more sustainable, learn how to live closer to the land, or get inspired and try something out as a possible career option, this is a great opportunity to try something new as well as have a fun day out on an organic farm.

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Course details

Weed and pest control within the organic regime

Starts: 23 February 2013 09:30
Ends: 23 February 2013 13:30

Valerie's Veggies, Stocking Pelham, Herts, SG9 0JD

With a changing climate, this can be a challenging task. This course includes theory and demonstrations of a range of techniques used by organic growers. A basic knowledge of organic methods will enhance the value of this course, but is not essential.